Harleston vs North Walsham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Harleston Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      North Walsham Norfolk Constabulary

      Harleston vs North Walsham Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Harleston
      Norfolk Constabulary
      366 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      North Walsham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      1,235 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harleston
      B North Walsham
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      366
      1,235
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      396
      1,285
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      16.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harleston
      B North Walsham
      Violent Crime
      176 ↓14%
      636 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓9%
      158 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓16%
      66 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑83%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      21 ↑110%
      27 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓12%
      107 ↓21%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      20 ↓9%
      Public Order
      19 ↓24%
      86 ↓26%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↓46%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑60%
      58 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      1
      7 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      16 ↑78%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑0%
      28 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Harleston is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harleston safer than North Walsham?

      Harleston has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 366 crimes in the last 12 months. North Walsham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,235 crimes. Harleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harleston vs North Walsham?

      Harleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Walsham shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harleston and North Walsham?

      In Harleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (176 incidents). In North Walsham, it is Violent Crime (636 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harleston and North Walsham?

      Harleston recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Walsham recorded 158. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Harleston vs North Walsham?

      Violent crime in Harleston totalled 176 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 636 in North Walsham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harleston and North Walsham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harleston recorded 396 crimes (now 366, a change of -7.6%). North Walsham recorded 1,285 crimes previously (now 1,235, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harleston and North Walsham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Harleston has a resolution rate of 26% and North Walsham has 16.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harleston and North Walsham?

      Harleston falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. North Walsham is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Harleston and North Walsham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Harleston or North Walsham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harleston and North Walsham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.